emchy

zorn show last night - while it was his compositions - had precious little actual zorn. i loved the show. i wish that mike patton would've held more of his jazz percussions and a bit less of the rock crowd pandering regurgitation noises - but you know - that's a talent too. my preference just leans on the jazz side. trevor dunn and joey baronne were hot fucking shit on fire though. reminds me of when i would see dave lombardo play with... was it with cobra? back at slims. so amazing. rooster and i ended up making pals with a really nice and cool photographer from glasgow pre show and that was a really good way to warm up for the show. we were right in front and i got to have the percussion set my heartbeat for most of the show. i love that. but upon encore # 2 but absolute orgasm moment of the night. john zorn conducting. the energy on stage when that happens. watching the interplay and the schoolkid grins and focus on every players face. that's when i see the heart of the music. the meat of it. being in the front always allows me a more visceral experience so i don't just get stuck in my head appreciating the math rock elements of avante. but when i can see that interplay - it's when it all comes together and i feel like a schoolkid with the performers. waiting with baited breath for what they'll do next.

best overheard quote of the night "it's all the evil metal promised but never delivered"